KEEPING SAFE
Most of the time at church we are like a big and happy
family. However there are times even in
happy families where people can have a bad day and even people we know and
trust can upset us. We want to help everyone have a good day all of the time.
We try to make sure that people who have jobs in the church always behave well
and in a way that is helpful to you. We never want anyone or anything in church
to frighten you, confuse you or worry you.
It is important that you tell us if something is upsetting you
or if you are feeling worried about something that’s happening or something
somebody is doing. We have specially trained people who you can talk to and who
you can ask for help. These people are good at safeguarding. This means they look
after everyone’s safety.
What if I have concerns about a person or a
situation?
The people who can help you are:
- Our Vicar, Rev Kath Pickering, who can be contacted by email:
kath.pickering@lincoln.anglican.org or by phone: 07835996391
- Our Safeguarding Officers Kate Esmond and Tina Dixon, who can
be contacted at safeguarding@stpeterscleethorpes.org.uk,
kateesmond@stpeterscleethorpes.org.uk or admin@stpeterscleethorpes.uk or by
phone Kate: 07880555344 or Tina: 01472 231198 (church office)
Alternatively, you can talk to the Lincoln Diocesan Safeguarding
Team: 01522 504070 During office hours, to speak to the Duty Safeguarding
Professional, please email safeguarding@lincoln.anglican.org. There is also
information on their website about other places where you can get help or
advice.
What if the situation is
urgent?
If you have a serious concern about a child or adult at risk you
should contact the Police or the Local Authority Safeguarding Team in your
area. Please note that you do not need to speak to the local Safeguarding
Officer or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team first if the matter is urgent.
What if I have general concerns not connected with the Church,
or need help myself?
There are a number of organisations you can get in touch with
who can help you. These include:
- The Emergency Services (Urgent): 999
- Local Police: 101
- Childline: 0800 1111
- Stop It Now! (NSPCC): 0808 800 5000
- Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141
- Domestic Violence: 0808 2000 247
Where can I find more
information on the Church of England Safeguarding Policies?
Further details on the Church of England's Safeguarding
policies, including Protecting All God's Children (safeguarding policy for
children and young people, 4th edition, 2010) and Promoting a Safe Church
(safeguarding policy for adults, 2006) can be found on the Safeguarding page of
the Church of England website: https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding
“The Church of England, its archbishops, bishops, clergy and
leaders are committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and
ministry of the Church.
Safeguarding means the action the Church takes to promote a
safer culture. This means we will promote the welfare of children, young people
and adults, work to prevent abuse from occurring, seek to protect those that
are at risk of being abused and respond well to those that have been abused. We
will take care to identify where a person may present a risk to others, and
offer support to them whilst taking steps to mitigate such risks.
The Church of England affirms the ‘Whole Church’ approach to
safeguarding. This approach encompasses a commitment to consistent policy and
practice across all Church bodies, Church Officers and that everyone associated
with the Church, who comes into contact with children, young people and adults,
has a role to play.
The Church will take appropriate steps to maintain a safer
environment for all and to practice fully and positively Christ’s ministry
towards children, young people and adults; to respond sensitively and
compassionately to their needs in order to help keep them safe from harm.”
— Introduction from the
House of Bishops' Safeguarding Policy "Promoting a Safer Church"
Caring for people is a very important part of our Christian
life.
Our Parish Safeguarding
Policy may be found here:
The PCC have also adopted ‘Promoting a Safer Church
statement’ which may be found here: